Inspiring Life-long Learning for Over 25 Years
Minerology & Geology
6th and 7th graders studying and analyzing rocks from Illinois during their Mineralogy & Geology block.
Inspiring Life-long Learning for Over 25 Years
Category In The Classroom
Two eyes are better than one!
Our 8th graders are studying the eye and vision. In this experiment they learned that depth perception is improved significantly with binocular vision.
4th & 5th Grades—North American Geography
Our 4th and 5th graders recently completed in-depth state reports as part of their North American Geography block. Much more than a simple report, this was a multi-layered learning experience that included the use of research to write a paper,…
Da Vinci Waldorf School Music Festival
DVWS Music Festival, May 1st, 2016 Video: Our 6th, 7th & 8th Graders Perform "Thuma Mina" As the teacher of music at Da Vinci Waldorf School, I am always intrigued to see what the work of our classes together will…
Farm & Garden News
The chicks the third graders have so loving raised have now officially moved to their coop outside. Ms. DuRocher's 3rd grade class did a marvelous job getting them to this crucial point! All grades have done a wonderful job planting…
Inside the Classroom 5/1
Be a fly on the wall through these captured moments inside a Waldorf classroom. 7th Grade Poetry, "The Poachers' Victims" In the past man feared what was once called a predator. Now predator fears prey. Pink is a despicable color,…
4th & 5th Grades present "The Epic of Gilgamesh"
This year's 4th and 5th grade play is based on an ancient Mesopotamian poem, widely regarded as being the first story ever written down. It is a story about a man who was born of Shamash, the Sun God, and…
Recap & Photos: Spring Grades Assembly
We came together as a community on Thursday to watch the grade school children as they presented bits and pieces of all they are learning in school. The first and second graders presented a poem on the treasures of the…
3rd Grade Introduction to Violins
The 3rd grade is off to a great start with their violin block! In Waldorf Schools, we first bring the music from our own body through the voice. As we move up into the grades, the musical experience moves further…